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1949 Press Photo Kim Calvin, Spelling Bee Champion

This is an original press photo. Photo shows the 13-year-old Kim Calvin, smiles broadly after winning the 22nd Annual National Spelling bee Championship. Calvin, whose mother had coached him for 15 months, spelled down 48 other contestants through 58 rounds to win championship.Photo measures 7 x 8.5inches. Photo is dated 05-27-1949.

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